The “Trump judge” is unfairly criticized by the left in classified documents case.
There is a lot of attention on Judge Aileen Cannon, the federal judge handling the Florida case against former President Donald Trump. Various media outlets are engaged in a frenzy of negative coverage and attacks against her.
The irony of these attacks is that just a few weeks ago, the same media outlets criticized anyone who questioned Manhattan Justice Juan Merchan in a different Trump case. Judge Cannon was confirmed in a bipartisan vote in 2020, with support from liberal senators such as Patrick Leahy and Dianne Feinstein.
Despite her bipartisan confirmation, Judge Cannon is now being labeled as a “partisan, petty prima donna,” among other negative terms. Critics have painted her as a right-wing hack and attacked her perceived bias as a Trump appointee, despite her rulings against the former president on various issues.
Despite the criticism, Judge Cannon has made rulings both for and against both parties involved in the case. She has challenged claims made by the Trump legal team and has not shown any clear bias in her decisions.
Recent developments, such as rejecting key motions from the Trump team, have been downplayed or misrepresented by the media. Some critics have accused her of overstepping her role as a judge by considering constitutional claims in the case.
While some judges have tried to get Judge Cannon to step aside from the case, she has remained steadfast in her position and has not shown any signs of backing down.
Despite facing intense scrutiny and criticism, Judge Cannon continues to fulfill her duties as a federal judge, upholding the rule of law and ensuring a fair trial for all parties involved in the case.
Judge Cannon’s background as a Republican judge with a conservative jurisprudence has made her a target for media criticism. However, she remains committed to her role and will continue to make rulings based on the law.
Despite the media’s attempts to discredit her, Judge Cannon’s personal history and commitment to upholding the law speak volumes about her character and dedication to justice.
Jonathan Turley is the J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at the George Washington University School of Law. He is the author of “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage” (Simon and Schuster, 2024).
